CUB Coach: We did not expect this match to be as it was. The main reason that we could eventually make it was the concentration among our players. We were well prepared in facing Italy as we knew Italy is certainly one of the toughest teams of the world. Our players had done their best and deserved the result.

ITA Coach: It was very disappointing game for us. Our players did not play their best volleyball on court. We are experiencing some issues in building up stable mentality over this week. But we are making improvement, and look forward to meeting Cuba very soon in the final pool Reggio Calabria.